Like all professions, medicine has its fair share of office politics — which can generate sniping, griping, eye-rolling and even the occasional temper tantrum. Yet, in a medical setting, can day-to-day rudeness do more than cause hurt feelings and wounded pride? Applying findings from several studies analyzing the cognitive impact of

Researchers, doctors, patient advocates and public health officials alike have long been trying to find ways to improve patient safety. And recent research has suggested that seemingly simple measures like hospital checklist can make a significant difference. Yet studies highlighting the many ways in which medical mistakes can happen